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George, while working in the bar, ran a rusty nail through the bottom of his foot....

George, while working in the bar, ran a rusty nail through the bottom of his foot. What infectious disease should he be concerned about? Why is this disease usually associated with injuries from rusty nails? What are the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for this disease?
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Ans) But to many people, there is no nail more dangerous than the fabled rusty nail. Legend has it that stepping on a rusty nail will cause tetanus. Tetanus is also known as lockjaw because one of the first symptoms is muscle contraction in the area around the mouth, which leaves the mouth rigidly frozen.

Prompt treatment after a nail puncture can speed the healing process and prevent an infection:
Wash your hands. Wash your hands before caring for any type of wound.
Stop the bleeding. Some nail punctures bleed, some don't.
Clean your wound.
Apply antibiotic cream.
Cover your wound.

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